TaylorMade Aeroburner Fairway Wood

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Game Improvement Fairway Wood

The 2015 AeroBurner is the driver TaylorMade built when it decided speed mattered more than settings. There's no adjustable hosel here, and that was on purpose. By fixing the head to the shaft instead of bolting on a moving sleeve, TaylorMade saved weight and pushed the center of gravity lower and more forward, which is exactly where you want it for fast ball speed and a strong, penetrating launch.

The whole head is shaped to move through the air quicker. The crown is raised through the center and slopes down at the edges, and there's a small fin near the hosel, all of it meant to cut drag on the downswing and squeeze out a little more clubhead speed. Pair that with the Speed Pocket slot in the sole, which flexes at impact to protect ball speed on shots hit low on the face, and you get a driver that launches high and holds its speed even when you don't catch it flush.

This is a game improvement driver, so it's built for players who want help getting the ball up and out there, not tour pros chasing spin numbers. If you swing at a moderate speed and you're tired of losing yards on slightly thin strikes, the AeroBurner is aimed right at you.

• Moderate swing speed players who lose distance on shots struck low on the face and want the Speed Pocket to bail them out
• Golfers who fight a low ball flight and need more launch without switching to a sky-high loft
• Anyone who never touched the adjustable settings on their old driver and would rather have the weight savings instead
• Buyers shopping the used market for a forgiving, easy-to-hit driver at a price well below current models

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the TaylorMade AeroBurner driver adjustable?

No. The AeroBurner has a fixed hosel, so you can't change the loft or face angle after you buy it. TaylorMade dropped the adjustable sleeve on purpose to save weight and get the center of gravity lower and more forward, which is what gives this driver its ball speed and launch. You choose your loft up front, so get fit for the right one before you commit.

What lofts does the AeroBurner driver come in?

It was offered in the usual driver lofts around 9.5, 10.5, and 12 degrees, with a higher-lofted HL version also available for players who need extra launch. Since the head isn't adjustable, the loft stamped on the sole is what you get, so match it to your swing speed and how high you already hit the ball.

What does the Speed Pocket actually do?

It's a slot cut into the sole just behind the face. At impact it flexes, which keeps ball speed up on shots hit low on the face where you'd normally lose the most distance. It also helps the ball launch a touch higher. For a game improvement driver, that means your mishits don't fall as far short of your good ones.

How does the AeroBurner compare to the TaylorMade SLDR?

The SLDR had a sliding weight track for adjustability and a lower-spinning, more workable feel aimed at better players. The AeroBurner ditched adjustability for a lighter, more aerodynamic head that launches higher and plays more forgiving. If you liked tinkering with settings, the SLDR was your driver. If you just want speed and an easy launch, the AeroBurner is the friendlier pick.

Is the AeroBurner still worth buying in 2026?

As a used buy, yes, if the price is right. It's over a decade old now, so newer drivers will beat it on adjustability and raw forgiveness. But the high launch and Speed Pocket still hold up for a moderate swinger, and you can find one for a fraction of what a current driver costs. Just know you're locked into whatever loft you buy.

Alternatives to the TaylorMade Aeroburner

Other game improvement fairway wood models from different brands, closest to its model year.